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Since you know the means of getting better, in the name of God, make use of them. Do not take on anything beyond your strength, do not be anxious, do not take things too much to heart, go gently, do not work too long or too hard.
Vincent de Paul
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Vincent de Paul
Age: 79 †
Born: 1581
Born: April 24
Died: 1660
Died: September 27
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Let us allow God to act He brings things to completion when we least expect it.
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He also always blesses humble beginnings much more than those accompanied by a lot of show.
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I have never come away from you without reflecting that the Spirit of God and His holy workings reside in you.
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Indeed, good is not good if one does not suffer in doing it.
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In this way, through experience they will be formed adequately, will be encouraged, and will be capable of rendering service to God.
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. . . [I]n the kingdom of charity, one prefers to suffer some inconvenience rather than inconvenience the neighbor.
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Nevertheless, when one is ill, one should be submissive to the doctor and obey him.
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Put your trust in Him and following His example, always act humbly, graciously, and in good faith.
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